Duval High vs Gaywood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duval High
Lanham · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,522 students
Gaywood Elementary
Lanham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
| Measure | Duval High Lanham, Maryland | Gaywood Elementary Lanham, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 197 | #785 of 879 |
| National rank | #14774 of 16,910 | #46005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,522 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Lanham | Lanham |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duval High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 18.1).
- •Duval High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Duval High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Gaywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 95.9%).
- •Gaywood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.4).
- •Duval High is the larger school with 2,522 students compared with 525.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Duval High better than Gaywood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Duval High ranks higher (22.9 vs 18.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Duval High and Gaywood Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lanham and Lanham in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duval High: 2,522. Gaywood Elementary: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duval High and Gaywood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Duval High is 160th of 197 and Gaywood Elementary is 785th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).